Sri Lanka
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Colombo
21,756,000
65,610 km²
Sri Lankan rupee
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Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia. Its capital is Colombo, and it has a population of 21,756,000 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 65,610 square kilometers (approximately 25,332 square miles). Its currency is Sri Lankan rupee. The population density is approximately 332 people per square kilometer. Sri Lanka shares land borders with 1 country: India.
About Sri Lanka
Sinhala, Tamil
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Asia/Colombo
Sri Lanka at a glance
Asia
332 / km²
65,610 km²
Approximately 25,332 mi² (square miles)
Colombo
Economy of Sri Lanka
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Sri Lanka
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
What is the population of Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has 21,756,000 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Sri Lanka in square kilometers and square miles?
Sri Lanka has a total area of 65,610 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 25,332 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Sri Lanka?
The currency of Sri Lanka is Sri Lankan rupee.